WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR FUJIFILM?

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Omar Gonzalez Photography

Omar Gonzalez Photography

Жыл бұрын

In this video, we answer the eternal question...
What happened to your Fujifilm???
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First time here? Hi, I'm Omar Gonzalez, a professional portrait and event photographer in the NYC/NJ area. On this channel, we talk about cameras, lenses, tech, and techniques to improve our photography.
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@PhotoTrekr
@PhotoTrekr Жыл бұрын
Believe me, the older you get, the less romantic those big old heavy dslrs become. But, they look great on a shelf. I only have three camera bodies that I keep on a shelf. Those are the Nikon EM, FM, and FE because they were my first cameras. And although they were film cameras, they are about the size of today's mirrorless cameras.
@lesberkley3821
@lesberkley3821 Жыл бұрын
I am old. I still like using my D610 (and F100). They aren't all that heavy.
@PhotoTrekr
@PhotoTrekr Жыл бұрын
@@lesberkley3821 Heavy to me. But, enjoy.
@powbobs
@powbobs Жыл бұрын
I regularly carry my Nikon D4. How weak are people who think cameras are too heavy to carry?
@PhotoTrekr
@PhotoTrekr Жыл бұрын
@@powbobs I'm 70 years old and I've been shooting for around 45 years. I've used 35mm film cameras, medium format film cameras, large format film cameras, DSLRs, and mirrorless cameras. I prefer using mirrorless cameras now.
@powbobs
@powbobs Жыл бұрын
@@PhotoTrekr I shoot Nikon DSLR’s, Fujifilm and Sony mirrorless, and Nikon 35mm film. I just bought a Hasselblad 500CW. I’m so excited. I need to get an appropriate enlarger lens.
@patrick_gingras
@patrick_gingras Жыл бұрын
I resonate with your enjoyment of DSLRs, though maybe for a different reason. I mainly shoot to remember and document things in my life (family events, trips, etc.). As opposed to professional work, the pace is slow and the stakes are low. I find that a more analog experience increases my enjoyment, and makes taking photos enhance my experience. Being able to see through glass what I’m about to capture, focusing by directly moving lens elements myself, and a satisfying shutter are very important to me. I’m lucky enough to own a Leica M10 (with a dent in the top to get me a KEH bargain), but I think an old DSLR does the same thing. It’s like a friend who comes with me on my trips. Anyway I dunno what I’m getting at here lol
@Dustyphoto915
@Dustyphoto915 Жыл бұрын
“Pace is slow and the stakes are low.” I like that. That’s why I’m grateful to be a hobbyist and not a pro.
@carmenfissenden2530
@carmenfissenden2530 Жыл бұрын
Omar, you are always watchable and inspirational . I no longer use Canon or Nikon gear as it was too heavy , as were Pentax . Getting older and looking to avoid neck ache , I switched to Olympus . As I point out to friends who ask what camera I use I tell them that it is the image that matters and the story it tells . Your shots , Omar are full of stories and it is that which will continue to bring you clients . As a family guy, you can never have too many images of the children growing up snd generations later will fall in love with them as your wife and children have over the years . Keep posting your thoughts with us and I and others will love them as we always have . Good video, Omar .
@najeebahmad3103
@najeebahmad3103 Жыл бұрын
I loved hearing your walk down memory lane and what has drawn you to various cameras. What comes through more than anything is your genuine passion for what you do and your openness to embrace what any given camera has to offer. Thank you!
@JoernR
@JoernR Жыл бұрын
@Pepe Pupu - "memory lane" ;)
@najeebahmad3103
@najeebahmad3103 Жыл бұрын
@@JoernR typo
@najeebahmad3103
@najeebahmad3103 Жыл бұрын
@@pepepupu9379 typo!
@j4nv
@j4nv Жыл бұрын
Your explanation about your preferred event setup is just GOLD. Thank you Omar!
@stephenspiteri_zunkus
@stephenspiteri_zunkus Жыл бұрын
We love your honesty. Most of us tend to hide our primaeval thoughts that our reasoning fights against, not you, which is so relieving. Thanks for being you Omar.
@patricecantin2797
@patricecantin2797 Жыл бұрын
Always love to see photos of my home town from the eyes of others. Old Quebec City is a must shoot in any season. Made my day!
@jrodewald2010
@jrodewald2010 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the honesty and openness about it all. I've been a Nikon shooter for decades and feel guilty in a way for considering other brands. I'm at a crossroads, ready to drop DSLR and embrace mirrorless but I just can't wrap my mind around the Z72. I'm waiting, and waiting to see what fills the gap between it and the Z9. Im OK with it all, I do mostly nature work attached to a tripod with long shutter speeds. But, I also enjoy street. So it's great to see what some of these FUJIs are capable of and I look forward to seeing how that could let me explore that other passion. Thanks!
@ryanhoviolin
@ryanhoviolin Жыл бұрын
Always love your videos, Omar! I’m a Fujifilm shooter for personal and professional use for about 5 years now. Loving it 😉 Would like to tease you two lenses for the Fuji system: Viltrox 13mm F1.4 (19.5mm) and the new Viltrox 75mm F1.2 Pro (112mm). These are incredible lenses that I have tried lately on my XH2. They are cheap and cheerful (compared to native lenses) and the image quality is sooo good! If you combine that with the XH2S with their stacked 26MP sensor and new firmware, might be able to get closer to your Sony 😊 just a thought. But love your work!
@andyh5666
@andyh5666 Жыл бұрын
Yep, love the Viltrox 13mm on my various Fuji bodies. Great for astro too.
@forgottenamericana
@forgottenamericana Жыл бұрын
Being a former fuji shooter myself, I used to always be looking for youtubers to watch that shoot fuji. I notice when you get into following a channel and they change camera brands it gets people in a knot. Also, there's alot more Sony, Canon and Nikon channels, so when you find a fuji youtuber you hope they stay with your brand. I don't shoot fuji anymore (I shoot Leica and Panasonic now), but still enjoy your videos. Shoot whatever brand you like :-)
@stephenmorgan5100
@stephenmorgan5100 Жыл бұрын
Great video as always. I am getting on in age now (52) and I used to shoot in clubs up until the hit of covid. I swear it would take until mid week for the ringing in my ears to stop from the music and my bones from aching from dancing. Love you mentioned you shoot while dancing, a few customers used to hire me as my pictures where from the dance floor ( still can’t help to do it now, it embarrasses my assistant, grandad dancing apparently!) Tried a Fuji x-H2 with new update with a 16-55 f2.8 at a dance event and couldn’t believe how sticky the focus was and how quick it is especially considering using a slowish lens. Keep doing what you do man. Stephen
@cobus770105
@cobus770105 Ай бұрын
I enjoyed this video thoroughly. Just hearing you talk about how you think and experience your photography and your reasons for using the equipment you use, make for informative and entertaining material. Thanks.
@TNrick
@TNrick Жыл бұрын
I always enjoy your videos! They are as entertaining as they are informative.
@billmassey3458
@billmassey3458 Жыл бұрын
Have enjoyed your fujifilm journey, along with with your humor and insight into photography in general! Glad you still have a few Fuji cameras ..ha! And nice to see a rare sighting of “PO”! Keep doing what you are doing!
@reyjoson7895
@reyjoson7895 Жыл бұрын
I'm supposed to edit my photos, and put you on the background. But man, you're fun to watch and my eyes were glued to your video
@xitrum168
@xitrum168 Жыл бұрын
I've been following you for ages. From the very first day I purchased my Fujifilm camera and followed you every setting instructions, your photos skills and your contents are amazing! Recently, I have made a switch to Sony because I eventually figured out what I really want. My experience with Fuji gears is just incredible though, if you don't have enough time to take care all of your Fujis then I can help you out lol.
@JeffreyHauser
@JeffreyHauser Жыл бұрын
Love your thought process in deciding what gear to use for your objective. Many tools to choose from.Who knows what the camera industry will offer in ten years? 😊
@pushinghumanstupiditylimits
@pushinghumanstupiditylimits Жыл бұрын
Your humor and genuineness have won another subscription. 😎
@thdiniz
@thdiniz Жыл бұрын
That kind of omar content I always love
@ricaa50
@ricaa50 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Omar. Great overview of your shooting style and equipment. Really enjoyed the journey you took us on. I’m a Fuji shooter and have to admit I do miss my Canon for low light and even focus at times.
@andrewinnes479
@andrewinnes479 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video! It had me smiling from start to finish. I even learned a few things. Thank you.
@anthonylemon9015
@anthonylemon9015 10 ай бұрын
Omar, I really enjoyed your video and your passion for photography. Inspiring! Thank you.
@davemil716
@davemil716 Жыл бұрын
Been watching your channel for a while and did take me a bit to figure out you used many cameras. I started by looking at the dates and then it made sense. BTW, I have three total cameras, four if you count my iPhone... I would never know which camera to use if I had as many as you are showing!!! LOL! Thanks for sharing...
@luig135
@luig135 Жыл бұрын
Wow, so many cameras! So many systems, no wonder the wackiness 😂 Thank you very much for walking us through, really interesting, love your videos.
@REET47
@REET47 Жыл бұрын
You always make me smile😊. I so enjoy your posts.
@reyvinre
@reyvinre Жыл бұрын
Omar, I found your channel bucause of fuji, but ever since that I just love watching you. Your mimics and humor, just enjoying the way explaining things. If you ever visit Türkiye let me know 🤙🏼
@stefanoguidone
@stefanoguidone Жыл бұрын
beautiful wrap up, really liked the soft light in the video. I am a fan since 2018 :) and bought the 35mm F2 after your shooting in the rain. Grazie!
@oberon2230
@oberon2230 Жыл бұрын
Man I love your videos! Absolutely the best and most honest photographer online, I love how you share what is good for you and maybe I am bias, but I know exactly what you are talking about, I understand it as if it was myself speaking about my experiences. The bonus is, that you are ahead of me, and I get to learn and reaffirm things I needed to improve my skills and understanding of what I do in moments I'm on a shoot. Thanks man for your most amazing channel!
@patrickiredale4359
@patrickiredale4359 Жыл бұрын
I’m a new subscriber and look forward to viewing your other videos. I particularly like your relaxed and articulate presentation. Surprised there was no mention if the Fuji X100V, which seems to be all the rage right now.
@chregig7967
@chregig7967 Жыл бұрын
love your vids. bought the x-e2 because of you and really enjoyed it! tho rn I'm really excited for whatever the x-Pro4 will be. don't think I'll be going away from fuji too soon since I got so many lenses for their system
@stuartmeador8993
@stuartmeador8993 Жыл бұрын
The Fuji X-T5 is a definite step up from the previous Fuji X cameras I have used...
@jamespkuzman
@jamespkuzman Жыл бұрын
The X-E2, X-E2s, and X-E3 are the perfect Fujifilm cameras in many ways. I have a soft spot for the 16MP sensor in the X-E2 and X-E2s, which is why I've held onto my original X-T1. It's not the fastest camera to work with, but the files are really beautiful.
@Being_Joe
@Being_Joe Жыл бұрын
I had a X-E2s with a Meike 35mm and it was one of my favorite combos ever. I enjoyed it more than the X-T2 but I sold the X-E2s because TBH the X-T2 is a superior camera in many ways. I traded the X-T2 for a Leica M3 which I love but I keep my eyes out for a used X-E2s/3.
@TCinSoCal
@TCinSoCal Жыл бұрын
Yeah.. I think X-E2 is my favorite Fuji colors out of them all.
@Being_Joe
@Being_Joe Жыл бұрын
@@TCinSoCal form factor was what I valued most.
@TCinSoCal
@TCinSoCal Жыл бұрын
@@Being_Joe understand. I’ve always wanted an X-T1.. better handling, EVF & WR!!
@rowmaniax1998
@rowmaniax1998 Жыл бұрын
I sold my XT-1 along the 7D to grab the freshly released XT-3. God if I miss that camera! I'm looking forward to buy it again, but cannot find any used XT1 anymore...
@Photolic
@Photolic Жыл бұрын
So cool you have been in Portugal (my country) I hope you had a great time over there. All the best Omar
@dannythegh0st
@dannythegh0st Жыл бұрын
One of my fav channels on KZfaq. Sup Omar!
@kaminobatto
@kaminobatto Жыл бұрын
Yep, I love shooting with different gear too. It inspires me differently. I am also not letting go of any DSLRs anytime soon, I love that ruggedness you talked about and I enjoy the shooting experience with a DSLR too much to let go. And that 70-200mm L II is just delicious! I shot my first (and only) wedding with it while I was still learning the ropes and and I still consider the shots from that event as some of my best shots because of that lens.
@okyeabuddyguy
@okyeabuddyguy Жыл бұрын
In some ways the DSLR was the best of both worlds (film and mirrorless). I think the optical pentaprisms connect you a little more to the photography aspect of what you are doing, seeing real light reflected into the eye instead of just an electronic viewfinder. But then you have an LCD on the back which you can use for live view, exposure preview, etc. Tilt screens and IBIS exists on many IBIS and as you mentioned, many of them are rugged (and a few are compact as well, like the 6D and Pentax KP and many other APS DSLRs). I often get tired of looking through a EVF and opt for my DSLR. I think this is why the x100v and xpro are so popular with many people. You can still frame with real light and that's what photography is all about, light. The purely digital screen experience detracts from it at times.
@laurelb8372
@laurelb8372 Жыл бұрын
Loved this walk through Omar. I love the Nikon 105mm, never disappoints. If you ever get chance, try 50mm Zeiss on your Fuji XT’s, wonderful macro and more. On Nikon Z a little cheap & cheerful 40mm f2 for walk around amazed me.
@andersblomster
@andersblomster Жыл бұрын
A lot of photographers use catch phrases like, cameras are only tools and state that they do not care what brand they use. You are one of the few, where I feel that this is actually true. While I prefer certain brands I really love that you move between all of them effortlessly and enjoy them all. Allbeit for different reasons. Great video as always Omar!
@charliejg
@charliejg Жыл бұрын
How was Portugal?! Specifically, how was the food? Hey, loved that image of you in the sunglasses you posted today. Classic!! Have a great weekend!
@janb175
@janb175 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video Omar, the XT-20 is what brought me to your channel when I was considering which Fuji camera to buy.
@chryseass.5143
@chryseass.5143 Жыл бұрын
You have just given me a great idea to revitalize my a6000; I am going to try turning it into my dedicated b/w walk around camera-perfect! Really enjoyed this video and will be watching it again.
@jeremyjs8863
@jeremyjs8863 Жыл бұрын
Kind of thrilling and inspiring too. Thanks
@Motortexan
@Motortexan Жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your videos. Your order personality really shines through. I also got started with Fujifilm because of Zack..
@ren1818ren
@ren1818ren Жыл бұрын
Awesome the reasoning between all your camera setups. Thank you!
@wilfs1196
@wilfs1196 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video as always , Omar. I never really knew much about the Sonys or Canon (except the early DSLRs). Great cross sectional review of cameras, but as an older hobby photographer I'm staying with my Fuji XT series.
@kevinl1492
@kevinl1492 8 ай бұрын
I started watching this because of the Fuji clickbait title. I just bought an old Fuji camera to get back to the x100S files that I loved a few years ago - but with a functioning autofocus system. But my main actitivity these days is events and theatre publicity shots. So, when you moved on to your work cameras, that got really interesting. Very interesting thoughts on wide angle primes (20mm and 24mm). I just gave up on my mirrorless cameras to go back to two DSLRs that focus instantly in the dark and have batteries that last for a whole event. But you have to think through what your settings are producing because you sure can't see it in real time (kind of like a rangefinder in that respect). But no more focus points that wander around randomly as you accidently touch the touch screen and face recognition that lands on the wrong face half the time. Great video. Thanks.
@pete6604
@pete6604 Жыл бұрын
I love that idea of having a "noir" camera! Some of my favorite outings with a digital camera have been exploring a city or landscape with my Fuji X100S shooting Red Filter B+W JPEGs. I did a project before with the Ricoh GRii shooting their "positive film" jpeg setting. It's a freeing way to shoot.
@HaiTomVlog
@HaiTomVlog Жыл бұрын
Super happy to see the XE2 in your collection!
@nevillegrowcott1824
@nevillegrowcott1824 Жыл бұрын
Do enjoy your videos Omar. Like your sense of humor too. Regards, from New Zealand.
@giselesmith7795
@giselesmith7795 Жыл бұрын
When I went digital awhile back and was researching a replacement for my Nikon film SLR(that was stolen!), you were one of the resources I saw that leaned me into Fujifilm. I was not happy with what I saw from Nikon at the time and the XT-2 felt so good in my smaller hands; plus the controls-so much like what I had lost! And as you have said many times...these cameras are just fun to use. I still use the XT-2 because I am not a pro and can't justify an upgrade-yet. More for lenses, right? I loved your trip down "memory lane" and hearing your choices on cameras for work and play.
@mickeystruwig6877
@mickeystruwig6877 Жыл бұрын
I was one of the first viewers on the xt20! I really wanted one. I had to choose between and 80d and x t 20. Unfortunately, I had to go with the 80D as I went to go work as a cruise ship photographer for two years. I got my xt4 two days ago glad to finally be a part of the fuji fam. But was always living vicariously through your videos.
@josephpeppard561
@josephpeppard561 Жыл бұрын
Great entertaining video Omar. It's always about the use case for a working photographer and why I have so many cameras and lenses. It's also the reason many working photographers are not fanboys or fangirls because there is no perfect camera or lens. The other secret I've learned is that the lens can effect image quality more than the camera body.
@christianpetersen1782
@christianpetersen1782 11 ай бұрын
Wow Omar! What a great little production as only you can do; showing why you like different cameras and lenses depending upon your use. I have advocated for a long time that ideally I need two cameras for my photography; Z7 for landscape (large hands = large camera) and Olympus OM for birds in flight. Only the high cost of two systems prevents me. Sure job and thanks for an entertaining time. Greetings from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿.
@kevingeorge862
@kevingeorge862 Жыл бұрын
Omar yr the best. So entertaining and fun
@victorlim5077
@victorlim5077 Жыл бұрын
Great Video, Omar. For me, what I use is what works. I do birding and DSLRs still work for me, no matter their current status as relics and dinosaurs.
@ZNMKD
@ZNMKD Жыл бұрын
I watched one of your videos yesterday as a refresher on the shooting modes of the x-t20 (from 2018 I think) in which you talk about the reasons why you have Canon and Fuji - and not Nikon (one of the issues the lens mounting :)) and Sony, and the algorithm surprises me today with this video in which things have changed 360 .. or 359. Fuji is still here, but I see Nikon and Sony joined the family! :) Good reminder that things change over time .. I used to be a big Canon fan, but switched to Fuji and keep it still. I miss Canon but had to move to something smaller and lighter because I usually carry my camera and my drone so two backpacks was difficult to manage. Nice video as always and happy to see the progress.
@AkosiLentengGala
@AkosiLentengGala Жыл бұрын
The first time I saw your video about the XT20 , that is the day I decided to switch to the Fuji System up until this day , love you man
@glenndavisimages9025
@glenndavisimages9025 Жыл бұрын
Bought the XT 20 at the beginning and am still using it. Used Sugru (another of your vids) to build up the finger and thumb grips and was so happy with it I bought a second XT20 so I’ll always have all that I want. Thank you Omar.
@LeslieBigos
@LeslieBigos Жыл бұрын
I'm dying to see your Portugal trip!
@davidfransois3017
@davidfransois3017 Жыл бұрын
thanks Omar, i just discover your channel today. I am six years late, sorry! I really like the way you explain things. Thank again.
@JackieDElia
@JackieDElia Жыл бұрын
Yes, Zach Arias was my Fuji inspiration too. Loved his videos. ❤
@Outlast1965
@Outlast1965 Жыл бұрын
Simply your honest review. Indeed, what works with you specially when it's a paid assignment. Yes, for Fuji, I think for fun and static subjects. Kind of being left behind with my gears, now that technology provided us to create better/at ease images; have noted that emotional snaps with precise sharpness by just an approximate take of the scene. Thanks for sharing, Omar.
@Mart1n2007
@Mart1n2007 Жыл бұрын
Completely agree with the Nikon comments. I got a canon r6 for action as z6ii couldn’t cope, with fast moving dogs and I have tried! (and tried) A z6iii this year with z9 style af eye tracking is what I am hoping for as it has every thing else I need.
@yuqin405
@yuqin405 Жыл бұрын
Great story, another entertaining video. Thanks. Seriously you should be an actor.
@harrisontownend9146
@harrisontownend9146 Жыл бұрын
i started watching your channel when you got the xt20 as i was interested in one. ive now owned it for 6 years and could not be happier, I currently use it for motorcycle photography at my local mountain road.
@bill3117
@bill3117 Жыл бұрын
Omar! Your number of cameras remind me of people who have dozens of pairs of shoes! ;) You know someone is really into photography (and enjoys it) when they talk about the nuances of what the different cameras mean to them beyond simple utility. I still have a Pentax ME that I never use, but I just can't let it go. Too many great memories made with it to let it go.
@jaygreer7430
@jaygreer7430 8 ай бұрын
Great video! Yes, the lack of continuity on youtube can be confusing. Initially I had you pegged as somewhat of a Fujifilm fanboy, but then I realized my understanding of you was wrong. Anyway, I love your videos and have learned a lot from you. I’m sure you’ve heard this from others, but your presentation style is very compelling and funny. It extends far beyond photography. I could easily see you as a late night talk show host or as a standup comedian! Best wishes for your future success! :)
@Deminimis2
@Deminimis2 Жыл бұрын
Nice journey but mine was a lot more chaotic because I did not know what I was doing and watching all these photographers saying this is the one to get made it even more confusing. It took me awhile but I figured out what was right for me. I found this out by actually using all these different equipment until a little light went off in my head. That they are all really good and I just needed to listen to myself. It was then that I started to sell all of those equipment that I rarely used. I even sold two of my favorite Sony lens. The 55mm Zeiss and the Tamron 28-75mm. It was so hard for me to let them go but I had no body for them. I also felt that as long as I had those lens the temptation to go back to Sony just was too great. So now I am committed to Fuji. Got my new XT5 and a used EX3. This works for me. I guess that’s what really matters.
@sidvicious3129
@sidvicious3129 Жыл бұрын
RayT, you hit it right on the head, it's what works best for you and what will help you realize your potential as a photographer. Great job here and the most important thing is, you will be able to teach someone else that was in your situation. Fuji makes great bodies and lenses.
@manuelight
@manuelight Жыл бұрын
What lenses did you get to go along your fuji?
@barclayjb
@barclayjb Жыл бұрын
Oh Omar. I don't know if I agree with everything you say, or if you influence everything I think. (doesn't matter). Side note: My oldest just had his first baby (I'm a grandfather), and he just bought a used xt-4. I fed the addiction with a gift of my 18-55 2.8/4. Life goes on.
@martindawson
@martindawson Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I use Fuji and I’ve been trying to use it for everything, but it’s nice to hear your views and find out that actually it’s not suitable for everything and it’s ok to want to use other systems. I get portraits off my Canon 5D Classic that are just gorgeous and I can’t get that look on the Fuji.
@cmbruno46
@cmbruno46 Жыл бұрын
I started following you sometime ago, and this video reminds me why! Your great my man!! Keep it up! Maybe one day when I’m in NYC we can hook up. Love to shoot with you!
@MichaelSeneschal
@MichaelSeneschal Жыл бұрын
Love the videos. Would be interested to see what your idea of a 2-lens kit would be. For me, I feel like I can do anything with a 28mm paired with a 70-200. I’ve shot weddings and events with that setup (mainly because I’m 90% using the 70-200 anyway) and felt so nimble.
@jayforcinema
@jayforcinema Жыл бұрын
Very interesting set, Omar! I would love to hear of your experience if and when you get to use the Sony 20-70 f/4, and if you ever try the Lumix S line. Contrary to what people claim, it is not just a video camera, and you might love the stills coming out of that system too :)
@gregcorker2193
@gregcorker2193 Жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video.
@rodneytopor1846
@rodneytopor1846 Жыл бұрын
I also started using Fujifilm with an X100S on Zach Arias's recommendation, and later moved to an X-T2 and X-T5.
@Flavio.Bucciarelli
@Flavio.Bucciarelli Жыл бұрын
Hi Omar. First of all congratulations for your channel. I've been following you for a short time, but I have to tell you the truth: you are really funny.😀 You make me laugh and thank you so much. You are unique!! Thank you also for your Fujifilm reviews. I'm looking for a Fuji prime to complement my Pentax KP and I really think that an X-T 20 or 30 are just fine. Thanks again and greetings from Italy.
@stephenschmid492
@stephenschmid492 Жыл бұрын
Great video, Omar. When I first got serious about photography in 2017, yours was the first KZfaq video that I checked out for some help with my X-T20. I was just looking for a quick instruction on a particular setting as I recall. I was frustrated that I couldn't just very quickly find the answer to my very specific question (although you did have the answer in your video). I didn't understand then what the whole KZfaq photography channel world was all about. Over time, I grew to appreciate your channel and what you bring to it. Thank you.
@xaquison
@xaquison Жыл бұрын
Great video. Learning so much from your videos.
@bernwebb1539
@bernwebb1539 Жыл бұрын
Love Zach, got an x10 to begin with, Zach was the one that made me dive deeper into Fuji land, never looked back!
@Barjavel88
@Barjavel88 Жыл бұрын
Fun to see picture of Quebec! Thanks Omar for all the inspiration. Shooting Canon R5 for serious stuff myself and x-pro3 with primes for small and fun.
@daniel635biturbo
@daniel635biturbo Жыл бұрын
17 minutes of GAS confessions, and I also feel relieved 😊 Actually fun to watch, I think 55 is a great focal length ! I shoot 80% of my A7 photos with a vintage Konica 57mm, it's great.
@OA5ive
@OA5ive Жыл бұрын
For high fashion and product photography I use mainly the Nikon D850, for everything else such as family, maternity, events and day to day I use the Fuji XT-5
@uglytuco3829
@uglytuco3829 Жыл бұрын
I'm on a D850 mainly shoot wildlife, nature and some urban. I've also gotten into street, but it's such a pain with such a huge body. How's the XT-5 compared to the Nikon?
@davecrissinger8967
@davecrissinger8967 Жыл бұрын
I bought the Fuji XT2 because of your videos. It was the only Camera i bought from a YT Channel review. I love the camera!
@cotswoldphotographers
@cotswoldphotographers Жыл бұрын
Absolutely Omar, cameras are tools and it’s really good to cross pollinate 😊 my main system is Nikon and I must say that the Z9 is a game changer for Nikon so I’m excited about the future for their smaller bodies. Z9 is a tank so definitely not for everyone but wow what a camera. I love my X100v for what I need it for and I am in total admiration for the Fuji system and where they are taking their mounts. We need to share our love for all systems whatever they may be because it’s the photography that matters and we must use the tools that inspire us for the job at hand whatever that might be 🙏
@cotswoldphotographers
@cotswoldphotographers Жыл бұрын
@@jorgepinogarciadelasbayonas I totally agree, unfortunately Nikon are not the size of both canon and Sony so infrastructure is completely different and when you add the problems of the last 3 years it’s not surprising. However, I’m confident that Nikon users are going to be rewarded with their patience and going by what I’ve experienced with the Z9 it’s going to be worth the wait 🤞
@MTBD80
@MTBD80 Жыл бұрын
Z6 III and Z7 III this year !
@torinsall
@torinsall Жыл бұрын
Great memory jaunt and glad you remind folks that no one camera does it all. Also that some cameras just speak to your soul, so you never want to give them up. Still have 2 film cameras (Rollei and Miranda) though not currently shooting film, but will never sell them. Still love my first digital camera...a 6mp Canon...couldn't sell it, but converted it to infrared and it now has a new life. 😁 Have a Panasonic I pull out occasionally bcs it is fun. Have moved to Fuji with several cameras which are each a joy to use, each for different reasons and look forward to getting out more with them in the near future. Are any of those cameras perfect? No. Are all of them fun? Yes. Since photography doesn't pay the bills, I can use gear just because it is fun .
@airingcupboard
@airingcupboard Жыл бұрын
This is a very engaging channel. Very enjoyable.
@DalsPhotography
@DalsPhotography Жыл бұрын
Yap, I agree with you, not every camera is for every situation. And this is literally contraposing to the old addaggio! :) Great Vlog Omar, best from Uruguay.
@janainadobbeckfiorini1028
@janainadobbeckfiorini1028 Жыл бұрын
Phew! For a moment, I was worried… I also got my first Fuji because of you (I’m a Nikon shooter and still own 1 dslrs). I have been tempted to get a song but I have too many Nikon and Fuji lenses .. so maybe in the future. For now I just got a xt-5 and I will enjoy it for a (long) while! Thanks Omar, I love your videos!
@Artshreddersoon
@Artshreddersoon Жыл бұрын
I also use Sony A74. I have used the 20mm 1.8 for the last year but I recently started using the sigma 14-24 instead and I am really enjoying the results. I may not use the 20mm as much going forward.
@paristo
@paristo Жыл бұрын
Olympus was amazingly great in the film era with their OM series, where lens aperture and body shutter speed were aligned for left hand use, and they worked to always balance EV. So if you rotated (viewing from back of the camera) the aperture to clockwise like f/2 -> f/2.8 -> f/4, and then you turned shutter speed as well clockwise, you got the same exposure value as the shutter speed went from 1/125 -> 1/60 -> 1/30. As well on the eye-level viewfinder you had exposure metering needle on the left side, + up as overexposure, and - down as underexposure. You got to use camera quickly as you rotated the exposure rings to same direction as you needed needle to move. So if your exposure was under by needle pointing down (clockwise), then you needed it to go counter-clockwise, so you rotated exposure dials counter-clockwise to get exposure needle rise. That was so easy when you could just choose that which one you adjust, shutter speed or aperture, to get proper exposure by secondary effect. And you did it with left hand, where your right was ready to release shutter to get the timing correct. When Olympus then made eventually the m4/3 system, they made best body ever made by anyone, in E-M1. The dual-dials + 2x2 lever really made big change how to handle camera. Never was required to take-off index finger or thumb from the two dials, never to miss the timing because index finger would be off from shutter dial to adjust front dial. Flip the 2x2 switch from position 1 to 2, and you got now those two dials work as ISO (rear) and white balance (front). Quickly to adjust settings and never miss the shot because index finger stays constantly on the shutter button. Adding a third dial to adjust ISO doesn't make really sense. As it is not part of the exposure, even when it changes the lightness. So one can just keep base ISO if so wanted, but nice that you can set it quickly as well as white balance for the JPEG shooters. I have wanted to like Fuji in the 10 years. They have some great innovations like the X-T2 rear screen. Totally best design there ever has been done. You get best screen for photographers, and even for videographers. But I just feel how all physical knobs in Fuji cameras are just obsolete, when you need to anyways use the front/rear dials to really do things faster. And Fuji is same as with Sony, ergonomics could be much better. Sometimes I pull Canon 5D Mk2 out from the bag, and remind me as well from the Canon design, but so dislike about the ergonomics after while. Big, heavy and just bad. Now the Nikon Z and Canon R bodies, I just shake my head that how they managed to fail in ergonomics again. But same time Olympus failed, again, by implementing rear joystick (as you used those rear/front dials to move AF point around as well!) and then separating front dial from shutter release button. And then they started again make larger bodies since E-M1 II. For larger bodies, E-M1X body is best shaped, if you are one that shoots in automatic modes. But otherwise E-M1 wins it as well. What I really find odd in any camera manufacturer, is that they really do not utilize the digital camera capabilities. Every electronically read switch, button, knob, ring etc should be utilized as a Input. Meaning, Focus-By-Wire rings should be possible be considered as two buttons (Left/Right as different buttons, with a digital stepping as presses after rotation starts) or any dial. This was suggested to Olympus 12 years ago, and it was Canon that utilized this in their R series. If someone wants to bind specific function to any button, they should be able to do so! If they want to make a front dial as On/Off switch, then let them! Like rotate to left to start camera, rotate to right to turn it off! And every button (except shutter release button) should be possible be bind in three modes: - Short press (< 500 ms) - Long press (> 500 ms) - Double press (< 500 ms) Now you would be able to do things with anything. Example short press to select WB selection. Long press to open color mode, and double press to select ISO. Or long press to start video recording, double press to stop recording. Who ever really starts to utilize the digital processing in cameras will revolutionize the industry. By allowing users to select every mode to be enabled or disabled. Sony was on great path with the "Photo Memories App" or what ever it was, but they so failed to really utilize it. Make it Open Source, allow people to write the logical functions with python and get people to download and install those to cameras. And every lens that is digital, should be programmable as well. Sigma was on the right path with their dock idea, but it was useless as it was for just couple firmware updates and nothing else really. To adjust the front/back focus should be possible be done with body and saved in lens (like IIRC the Canon did). But how about really adjusting all focusing speeds, the customized focus limiter (if body doesn't offer that, like Olympus did) and program the lens buttons and switches as wanted. All should be possible be done with camera body, mounting lens and then using USB to computer to do those things. Another thing is that cameras should finally have a lot more RAM. Nikon D850/D500 had a 1.25 GB of RAM for the buffer. Today you could install a DDR4-3200 or DDR5-3200 (25600 MB/s or 39200 MB/s, you can go as high as 73500 MB/s if going for crazy speeds) in about 12-16 GB for really unlimited buffer, or get something crazy like 24-32 GB for all kind post-processing capabilities to utilize those 8-16 CPU cores the cameras has. Like how about doing that LiveND buffering for every possible camera mode, like combined with focus stacking? Or HDR with focus stacking? It would dramatically change the way to do photography in many areas where one could just process all the data if wanted by sacrificing batch process times. At that time 32-bit raw file would really benefit when one could do a focus bracketing with HDR, with 150 frames without waiting card writing. And time to move away from the SD/XQD and go directly a la RED, with M.2 SSD or NvME with crazy 550-7500 MB/s rates, and you get cheaply something like 256 MB drive for 40 dollars. Just open the hatch and insert it in, and close. 1 Terabyte cost like 65 dollars.
@MrPRO75
@MrPRO75 Жыл бұрын
Demasiao de gracioso y también informativo mi hermano. Excelente trabajo. Éxito en tu canal.🇵🇷🙂
@MichaelFrederickPhoto
@MichaelFrederickPhoto Жыл бұрын
I couldn’t agree more, the 105mm is such a money focal length. I was a Nikon guy who left to the R6 due to the AF issues. I am debating coming back to Z7ii (I miss the colors and higher rez). I have the Sigma 105 and it’s AWESOME but it’s huge! I grabbed a RF100mm as a walk around portrait lens, works great. If I do get the Z7ii, I will adapt my EF glass.
@jebeq2007
@jebeq2007 Жыл бұрын
I love your Non-Loaylty brand attitude Omar! To many great cameras to be loyal to one brand!!
@bjsullivan1
@bjsullivan1 Жыл бұрын
Oh, Zach Arias is awesome! It was his (first) One Light video that kick started my ocf journey. I too share your thoughts about the Nikon. The D700 was my first full frame body and I still remember the first time looking through that giant viewfinder! Currently loving my D5 and the Z6ii!
@nevvanclarke9225
@nevvanclarke9225 Жыл бұрын
A great video what becomes apparent though and it's pretty much standard for a good photographers is it doesn't really matter too much what you use if you know how to use a camera you can take a good photo whether it be a smart phone at 12 megapixel camera or a 45 megapixel camera if the person behind the camera knows what they're doing, and has a creative sense of light they can take good photos and I often see people buying new cameras upgrading yet their photos look exactly the same, if not worse than they did with their previous camera....that said certain cameras perform better. Mirrorless aren't massively advantageous for landscapes but for events come on down. I don't have as many cameras as what you do, but I have kind of two sets of cameras. I have my working cameras - the tools you throw in the bag and they are going to do the work for the day..... Then you have your play cameras. They are cameras that you put in your bag and it really doesn't matter what you shoot on that day. You just gonna go and have fun. Now sometimes there are times when they overlap and you can take one for the other. But generally speaking I try to keep to system separate and that's also around mindset that when you have to work tools in the bag you are going to work. Where is when you put the Fuji film camera in your little bag you going to have fun, it doesn't matter what issues just enjoy it - doesn't matter if you miss a shot..... Where is I think the camera manufacturers want to try and make one camera that can do it all and I just don't think that there are many cameras that you can just pick up and will do everything. It almost forces you to have two camera systems. Is that a bad thing financially yes but from logistics, practical point of view it does make sense
@thebrain90s
@thebrain90s Жыл бұрын
Nikon really doesn't get enough credit for their colors!! I share your love of the d700. Also, you really need to give the Canon r6 Mark ii a try. I think you'd love it! Also, you can adapt a Sigma 105mm f/1.4 on it :)
@jaegerschtulmann
@jaegerschtulmann Жыл бұрын
I had the sigma 105mm f1.4 for sony and man it was amazing, ultimately I sold it as I didn't want to bring it much out and it's a bit too tight for my small studio. Nothing beats the bokeh of this lens.
@smalltalk.productions9977
@smalltalk.productions9977 Жыл бұрын
as always, fun and informative YT vid. thank you for the effort and the sharing. i am an appreciative subscriber. i am also a BIG fan of the 55mm.1.8 for events. do you use the 55mm wide open? thumbs up.
@alancornes8916
@alancornes8916 Жыл бұрын
I got an XE1 in 2012 followed by an XT3 and then finally an X100V when they first came out. I also have a Ricoh GR111 I use my cameras mostly for travel and street photography and my go to travel combo is the X100V and the Ricoh GR. They are just so small, light, and discrete to use.
@kalengankonge6763
@kalengankonge6763 Жыл бұрын
THAT is alot of cameras🙈😆!!!! Was watching the video with my son and he said the same thing😆. Good for you my brother🙏🏾🙏🏾😊
@danasuechilds
@danasuechilds Жыл бұрын
I always enjoy your vids....some I don't always watch since I don't have Fuji so I love it when you talk about other cameras (specifically Sony) or just general camera topics. I remember you got the eye surgery, so was it not successful enough? I struggle with my perfect vision going going almost gone and that makes photography a struggle for me since using glasses on/off is inconvenient and annoying.
@ogonzilla
@ogonzilla Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, Lasik can't fix the reading glasses problem
@danasuechilds
@danasuechilds Жыл бұрын
@@ogonzilla That is a bummer....I was excited when you first discussed this, since I have the same issue. Regular vision is fine, but reading/fine detail is a bear!
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